Every single year, during the winter and summer, young adults venture to the Holy Country of Israel to participate on birthright. Just about five months ago I was one of those participants who boarded a flight open and excited to see what Israel had to offer me and came back completely enlightened. Some go on birthright because it seems to be a right of passage in the Jewish community while I went to discover parts of my background that I have never really explored. On birthright I learned ten things over the course of 10 days that shaped my experience in Israel.

1. Everyone looks better in a suit.

One of the first things you will see when you are leaving Ben-Gurion are all of the IDF soldiers and you will realize even the average ones look better in green, you may even contemplate joining the army, but trust me, a good shade of green isn't a good reason for parents.

2. Jewish Identity can be as religious or as cultural as you want it.

On Birthright, you will meet people from different sides of the Jewish spectrum. From orthodox to non-practicing, everyone you meet on birthright won't always share the same religious or culture values with you but what they do share is this curiosity to learn and explore more about their own Jewishness.

3. Hamsas isn't just a trendy thing on Tumblr.

For the longest time girls on Tumblr have been popping up with Hamsas tattoos as the trendy new tattoo regret of the century hits us, yet where did this symbol come from? Well fun fact of the day, Hamsas is a motif representing the hand of G-d and probably the charm on a necklace of every girl who went on birthright and walked through Tsaf like me!

4. Reconnecting with you spirituality will happen.

One of the most exciting parts of birthright is this overall spirituality you gain from the country and your peers throughout your time on your trip. From hiking Masada to praying at the Kotel you will gain some sense of understanding of yourself even if you don't want to.

P.S. Bring tissues, you will need them.

5.Matisyahu's Jerusalem will become life.

What gets more Holy than the Holy City of Jerusalem then Jewish American Vocalist signing about the Jerusalem in a reggae style. Enough said.

6. The sense of home you gain with people who were complete stranger is real.

When deciding to venture on birthright you are usually going with no one except there recently added people you have seen in the Facebook Group. After 10 days with these people you feel like you have a new extended family. The best part about my birthright trip? I went with a group from Ohio State which made my extended family even more real after the trip.

7. Hiking Masada and swimming in the Dead Sea will make wifi seem like something of the past.

At the beginning of the trip you will be really concerned with where to get "WIFI" yet throughout the trip you realize uploading Instagram photos from the camel rides can wait after realizing that this ten day trip is more than just a collection of snapchats but an everlasting feeling that no Instagram can sum up.

8. You will learn that appreciating Chai has nothing to do with the Starbucks drink.

Part of The Birthright experiences are all of the Hebrew words you will try to learn, like Chai. Walking around the Ohio State campus you can spot any Jewish boy because they will be wearing this medallion around their neck. Chai is the Hebrew word for life. So next time you are not at Starbucks and someone mentions Chai remember it is more than a drink.

9. Swimming in the Dead Sea will be the best and worst decision of your life.

Don't get me wrong, the Dead Sea is one of the most beautiful sites in the world but if you decide to go into the sea make sure you have no cuts on your body or you will cry to Jordan and back so brace yourself for the best swim of your life and don't forget to deep condition your hair afterwards because the salt will give you more than beach waves.

10. You will go back!

Going back to Israel has to be on the list of addictive things to do, after going the first time I was back three months later so get ready for the best time of many great times in this country you will love so much!